Body color: Olive-brown to blackish-red dorsally, becoming plain red on side; lateral line in a clear red zone bordered by darker color; ventral and anal fins reddish, other fins darker.
Peritoneum color: dark Shape between eyes: flat to convex
Counts: D:XII-XIV,12-15, Ar:7-8, P1:18-20, GR:35-42, LLp:52-58, LLs:?-?, V:26
Occurence: Central California - Baja California
Depth: 238 meters Size: 66 cm Species code: 30315
Similar species: Redstripe RF - body light red w/ lateral line in gray zone; pectoral fins red to light green (black membranes in Mexican RF); pectoral rays 16-18 (18-20 in Mexican RF); lachrymal bone w/ two spines.